By: Phil Smith, Mahaska Operations Manager Today marks my 30th anniversary at Mahaska (formerly known as Pepsi Cola Bottling CO of Salina). I was just 24 when I found myself in a place ready for change– things were not going well at my current job and the stress level had come to the boiling point; […]
Category: Guest Blogger
McKenna Haase: What it’s Like to Lose
One of the most common questions I get asked after a win is, “How did it feel to get the win?” Rather than writing about how great it feels to win, I decided to turn the question on its head and instead answer the question that hardly ever gets asked, “What’s it like to lose?” […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters, Guest Blog by Michelle Peck
Mahaska made a BIG impact in July at the 2015 Big Brothers Big Sisters Hook and Slice Golf Tournament held at the Salina Country Club. Mahaska was the presenting sponsor and showcased a number of products including TYR, Dr. Pepper, and Pepsi. Dedicated employees from Mahaska’s Kansas location participated on behalf of Mahaska in the golf tournament. We are […]
Salina Chamber of Commerce, Guest Blog by Frank Hampton
The Salina Chamber of Commerce membership represents the employers of approximately 95 percent of employees in Salina, Kansas. The Chamber works on many action fronts to support community development, and presents opportunities for individual growth and fulfillment. Economic development, including working with our valued members on existing business expansion and retention, remains a key focus of our […]
Salina Regional Health Center, Guest Blog by Tom Martin
Salina Regional Health Center is a comprehensive acute care hospital that serves over 250,000 people throughout north central Kansas. Salina Regional’s diverse medical staff of more than 130 physicians positions us as a leader in health care, in our region. Salina Regional is a community-owned not for profit hospital. Salina Regional has been recognized for […]
Mahaska Internship Program, Guest Blog by Skyler Bloom
Mahaska provided me with the framework to develop a practical/real world understanding of the mechanisms and levers across a diverse spectrum of corporate interests. As a college sophomore, I joined Mahaska as an intern having little idea of what I wanted to do with my life after my impending graduation in the spring of 2015. During my […]
Mahaska Young Professionals – Guest Blog by Andrew Jensen
Andrew Jensen, the new Executive Director of Mahaska County Development Group (MCDG), is trying to make a difference in the small midwestern community of Mahaska County, Iowa. We invited him to write a guest blog to talk about the changes he has planned to revitalize the community and create a sense of community connection with the younger generation. […]